Installing a Radian XTSL in a 2009 Honda CRV center

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #1

This all started with this thread:

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=107922

Which brought me to this thread:

http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?p=1053330

I really thought that there was no way to seat would fit in the center. There are plastic, I guess hinges? That are on each side of the center seating position, plus the latch and seat belt are offset. It gave a small space to work with.

Gabe and I started with the normal radian install. One push on seat, the other pull straight out from the shoulder belt side. Then we added twisting the belt stalk once. We tried a few times and could not get it.

*DISCLAIMER*

This is NOT an install for one person. You need two, PLUS one needs to have knowledge of the radian.

*END DISCLAIMER*

Make sure radian is between belt stalk and hinge. Pull seat belt out, through the belt path, and buckle.

So, while one person kneels in the seat, the other pulls like this:

Pull all slack out and feed into the retractor.

Have person stay on the radian, and push hard.

Buckle person now unbuckles, feeds another click, and re buckles.

Final result, success!

Here is Gabe! My partner in crime.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svr_g0b-tXA"]YouTube- 2009 Honda CRV[/ame]

 

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brightredmtn

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #2

:bow:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #3

:ROTFLMAO:

 

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brightredmtn

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #4

If anyone ever deserved that bow it's you! So I just realized that I'm going to have to teach DS to be my assistant in installing this seat since he's usually the only other person I'm with .

:ROTFLMAO:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #5

Hey, I warned you.

 

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brightredmtn

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #6

Well I figure that if he can change his own diaper (yes they have him do this at school , the kid should really be using the potty) he should be able to install his own car seat LOL!

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #7

Yep! Might as well! I would have him STAND in the seat and push up on the roof.

 

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arly1983

New member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #8

Coming from someone who tried MANY MANY times to get a RFing install in an 04 Honda CRV with a radian and NEVER even came close: I BOW TO YOU BOTH!! :bow:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #9

Thanks Arly!

 

scatterbunny

New member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #10

Good job, Judi and Gabe!

 

Genevieve

CPST Instructor

• Dec 12, 2009

• #11

I'm amazed at what you and Gabe can do with the Radian! I'm thoroughly impressed

 

firemomof3

New member

• Dec 12, 2009

• #12

Wow, that is awsome and great video! Good job :thumbsup:

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Dec 12, 2009

• #13

Thanks!

 

Judi's DH

Senior Community Member

• Dec 13, 2009

• #14

Thanks all judi and I love a good challange

 

Judi's DH

Senior Community Member

• Dec 13, 2009

• #15

oooh and i strongly 2nd the

*DISCLAIMER*

This is NOT an install for one person. You need two, PLUS one needs to have knowledge of the radian.

*END DISCLAIMER*

 

ketchupqueen

CPST and ketchup snob

Staff member

• Dec 13, 2009

• #16

*applauds*

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2010

• #17

Ok, Brightredmtn is awesome. She tried with latch. She put the foot straddling the hinge, and she said it worked!

 

amyd

New member

• Mar 21, 2010

• #18

It does work...very well! I've done it too in an 07 CR-V:thumbsup:

 

PurpleCat

New member

• Mar 21, 2010

• #19

ooooooh..... You've just inspired me try again with a centre install on my '04 Trailblazer. I just have to recruit my hubby to help instead of doing it alone.

 

Judi

CPST/Firefighter

• Mar 21, 2010

• #20

Always good to have a car seat buddy with you!